Class: Hexapoda (animals with six legs - includes all insects)
lepido = scale and ptera = wings (singular is pteron)
The wings are covered with small scales.
Order: Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths)
Family: Sphingidae (sphinx or hawk moths)
Species: Sphinx chersis
Common Name: Great Ash Sphinx
Date: 2001 June 14
Place: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Pine Springs Visitor Center (at lights)
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